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SAMUEL R. BOWEN II MD
NPI 1790734226
Neurological Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
806 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE, SUITE 450, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205(205) 986-5200(205) 986-5250 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 15, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 15, 2021, May 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Samuel R. Bowen Ii Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SAMUEL R. BOWEN II MD (NPI 1790734226) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (22511) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790734226
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameSAMUEL R. BOWEN IICredential: MD
Location Address806 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE, SUITE 450Birmingham, AL 35205
Mailing Address806 St. Vincent's Drive Pob A, Suite 450Birmingham, AL 35205 · (205) 986-5200 · Fax (205) 986-5250
Phone(205) 986-5200
Fax(205) 986-5250
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 15, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 15, 2021
✔ NPI 1790734226 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 22511
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
806 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid000007584AL
OtherG87660AL · Seniors First
OtherG87660AL · Healthspring Insurance
Other374211700AL · Us Dept Of Labor
Other51007584AL · Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Other9285291AL · Cigna Insurance
Other051007584AL · Blue Advantage
Other0610083AL · United Health Care

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Samuel R. Bowen Ii Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8921000985
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100820000336
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
106 services85 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
75 services75 patients
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 22853
Spine fusion is a procedure to join two or more vertebrae. During this process, a cage or mesh device is inserted into the spine bone and disc space. This helps to stabilize the spine, reduce pain, and improve functionality. The device acts as a bridge for new bone to grow on.
57 services48 patients
Partial removal of bone of single segment of spine in lower back with release of spinal cord and/or nerves during fusion of spine in lower back 63052
This procedure involves the partial removal of a bone segment in your lower back to relieve pressure on your spinal cord or nerves. It's usually done during a spinal fusion in the lower back, which helps to stabilize your spine by joining two or more vertebrae together.
30 services28 patients
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck 22840
This procedure involves positioning a stabilizing device onto a single spinal bone in the neck. The goal is to provide support and prevent movement that could cause discomfort or further injury. It's performed by trained specialists under anesthesia.
28 services26 patients
Fusion of lower spine bone and partial removal of spine bone or disc through back, 1 disc 22630
This procedure involves the fusion of a lower spine bone and the partial removal of a spine bone or disc from the back. It's done to relieve pain or correct a deformity. One disc is involved in this procedure. Recovery time varies based on individual health.
26 services25 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,412 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
71%217 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
91%309 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%153 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
22%241 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
40%309 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
55%843 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 216 patients
Patients tobacco: 97% · 216 patients
94%36 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
69%241 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
1%241 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 1% · 309 patients
7%309 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DHP OF ALABAMA PC
Surgery
806 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE, SUITE 500
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Jefferson County (205) 939-7000
GLORI S SHORT MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
806 ST. VINCENT'S DRIVE, SUITE 500
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Jefferson County (205) 930-1800

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Samuel Bowen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samuel Bowen is 1790734226. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.

Where is Samuel Bowen located?

Samuel Bowen practices at 806 St. Vincent's Drive Suite 450, Birmingham, AL 35205. The listed phone number is (205) 986-5200.

What is Samuel Bowen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Samuel Bowen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samuel Bowen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Samuel Bowen accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Samuel Bowen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samuel Bowen was last updated on June 15, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.